About Me
Dr. Coeni van Beek (PhD)
Executive Coach ◆ Leadership Advisor ◆ Facilitator
"I roll up my sleeves, get involved, and speak plainly."
I am an Executive Coach, Leadership Advisor and Team Facilitator, with more than 25 years of corporate experience. Whether it's personal growth or business results, I take a hands-on approach to real-world challenges and help you find the win. I know the pressure of high-stakes decisions and the chaos that comes with constant change. I don't just advise-I keep it real, and focus on what actually works.
From Precincts to Power Suits
My Leadership Adventure
My career has been both diverse and rewarding. From the front lines as a police precinct commander to the C-suite as Chief Ethics Officer, and steering a $2 billion sales powerhouse, my journey has been anything but typical. Each role has sharpened my insights into what truly drives people and powers teams to be successful.
I don’t just talk about building high-performing teams and effective leadership, I’ve lived it. My coaching is practical, no-nonsense, and shaped by the real-world challenges that leaders and individuals face every day.
Ten Passports & Counting
After stamping my way through over 100 countries and swapping out ten passports, my love for travel and working with diverse teams in a global world, shows no signs of slowing down. I’ve had the honor of helping leaders and organizations reach their goals, all while embracing the quirks and cultures that make each place unique.
Word at the Window
Why Word at the Window?
My happy place is called Mahala, our piece of forest land in New Hampshire. 🌿 Here, I get to care for the forest, experience nature and express my creativity through installation art. I find peace in this sanctuary, it’s where I 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸, 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁, and 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄.
One of my installation pieces (now in its 4th iteration) is a Window in the middle of nowhere. I built it with my own hands from wood that I harvested from the property. Every time I visit Mahala, I see it, and over time, it has become a powerful metaphor for reflection.
🔹 Look behind you
Acknowledge where you’ve been, reflect, and learn, and then:
🔹 Look ahead
Focus on what’s next and move forward with intention.
"Word at the Window" is my ongoing reflection on words, their meaning, and their impact on individuals and business life.
Find my regular posts from the Window on LinkedIn
Tree Rings: The Rings of Life
I chose the symbol of the Tree Ring as my logo. Tree growth rings are a powerful metaphor for resilience and the passage of time. They tell a story of strength, adaptation, and growth. But there's a bittersweet side, too: a growth ring is only visible once a tree's journey has ended.
My love for trees is profound. On the 30 acres of land I'm developing in Temple, NH - our retreat called Mahala - I'm a forest caretaker and I practice the art of logging. As a certified chainsaw operator (yes, you read that right!), I've found this to be one of the most empowering skills I've developed in recent years. It might seem contradictory, but it's given me a unique perspective: I get to choose which trees can continue growing, and most often, I choose life.
Just like trees, people grow in stages, both physically and emotionally. In my work, I nurture that growth in others, investing in their "growth rings and" fostering development that builds strength over time without needing to see a final ring.
If you're as fascinated by the life and resilience of trees as I am, I highly recommend the book "The Hidden Life of Trees" by Peter Wohlleben. It's a wonderful reminder of the lessons we can draw from nature's quiet giants.
